# PianoAngel > Revolutionary piano app for playing, composing, and learning piano easily. (iPhone/iPad app by PING YAO WANG.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoangel/id425359671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PING YAO WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/424394067) - Category: Music - Price: Free - Rating: 4.29/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 4.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-03-18 - Data updated: 2026-07-29 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoangel/id425359671/reviews.md ## What is PianoAngel? **PianoAngel paid & free versions have been featured under “What's Hot” in the music category across countries !!! ** WHAT CRITICS AND USERS ARE SAYING: "Ever wished you could play the piano, but you quit lessons when you were young? PianoAngel could be the perfect app for you to try out." - MY APPINIONS (http://myappinions.com/) "PianoAngel drops from the Heavens" - Pro Music Apps (http://www.promusicapps.com/) "Simply one of the best Piano apps available!" - iDesignSound (http://www.idesignsound.com) "My two year old son is already playing on this app and has a great time doing so every time (awwwww)." - Touch Producer (http://touchproducer.com/) "Great tool for performing and even for songwriting!" - Venom (AppStore user review) "I enjoy playing with PianoAngel. I am even already using it for composing songs!" - Orli (from PTT Taiwan) "Great for students & children! It enables the users the experience of playing professional piano. Playing through simplified control, without requiring them to have good skills for playing the real piano.” - http://apple.ipie.me (translated from Chinese) ABOUT PIANOANGEL: PianoAngel is a revolutionary piano app which is designed to enable everyone in the world to play piano beautifully and with ease. It is designed not only for people who are already skilled in piano but even more-so for people who don't know how to play piano or any other instrument. With PianoAngel, you can play improvise freely or play from simplified chord/melody lead sheets. Even if you don't know how to play piano, you can just follow the lead sheets and play beautifully like you are an experienced pianist. Major Features: * Easily play beautiful piano chords & melody * Pixel-perfect graphics * Realistic and smooth piano sound * Customizable chord preset settings * Adjust and transpose keys (as conveniently as you would with keyboards & guitars) * Adjustable intensity to add variations to playing * Use the notation style you are familiar with * Auto chord playing mode (with tempo control) * The ability to save song settings to presets * Intuitive help section & settings window * iPad supported - Enjoy PianoAngel on a larger screen! New features provided in version 1.1: * Record your song as an M4A audio file * Fetch recordings via iTunes file sharing or send via email * Upload the recordings to SoundCloud * CoreMIDI support for sending/receiving MIDI (require iOS 4.2) UPDATES COMING SOON: Version 1.2 update is on the way and will include: * The ability to record your voice or instruments via microphone input * MIDI bug fix for occasional note loss from the MIDI sequencer * Improved auto chord note sequence * Compatibility for iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2nd Gen and earlier models (with reduced audio quality) Other new features in progress: * Easy chord sequence looping INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS: We have 2 demo video introducing new PianoAngel on how to use the application. Check it out at our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/PianoAngelApp SPECIAL THANKS: The development of this app is in collaboration with Boggy Jang (www.boggy.idv.tw). Special acknowledgement to Prof. Shih-Chung Jessy Kang (www.caece.net/sckang) for his input and advice on the UX design of this app. Thanks App-lySpeaking.com for the writing service for app description! === YOUR FEEDBACK IS INVALUABLE === Please feel free to give us any feedback or suggestions you may have regarding PianoAngel. You thoughts are invaluable to us. Every comment or suggestion will be taken seriously and taken into consideration as we prepare future updates and improvements. HOW TO CONTACT US: Twitter: http://twitter.com/bwinnovationtw Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PianoAngelApp Email: bw.innovation.tw@gmail.com Our official blog: http://bwinnovationtw.blogspot.com Please do not hesitate to give us your 5-star ratings - this motivates us to make the app the best it can be! ## Key features - Play beautiful piano chords & melody - Realistic and smooth piano sound - Customizable chord presets - Adjust and transpose keys - Auto chord playing mode - Record songs as M4A audio - CoreMIDI support ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoangel/id425359671/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Enjoy this app. *2012-03-04, version 1.1* I very much enjoy this app and am looking forward to updates. I would love to have the option of setting the keyboards where I want to set them and then locking them in place. As well, there must be an easier way to set up what chords I use and the rythums I want use. As I said though, I am having fun with this app. ### 2/5 — It could be really nice... *2011-11-24, version 1.1* First of all, the most annoying thing I noticed was the fact that when you change keys, the notes change... It changes a C on the keyboard to an E or Ab!!! This is so confusing to a real pianist. Also, only major keys? Yes, you can do the parallel minor, but it doesn't really work when all the notes are on wrong keys on the piano! This could be a very fun app but... It's not really usable.. ### 5/5 — This has to be *2011-05-20, version 1.1* the best piano app out there! I love how you can record songs, then send them in an email! ### 4/5 — Awesome *2011-04-02, version 1.0.1* Great app can't wait for the Update with the new sound samples. These have waaay too much sustain. Couldn't find a way to contact the author so here's something I'd recommend for future versions: Couple of suggestions that will add more value... - let the user add their own samples. This way other instruments can be built. Yes, you could add some new ones of your own that would be cool! - create an option to NOT be able to tap between black keys (towards the top half of the keyboard). This helps reduce accidentally hitting a wrong note. When I'm tapping in the top portion, you can be sure I'm looking for a black key only. - allow moving to single keyboard view rather than stacked view. Some people find the stacked view too cluttered. - add option for more than 4 octaves. This might happen after more samples have been added. ### 5/5 — Great app *2011-04-01, version 1.0.1* Can't wait for the recording updates promised. I love the tempo selections and being able to change keys. ### 1/5 — What's the point *2011-04-01, version 1.0.1* First thing I noticed, the screen isn't even full screen on the iPad. Wouldn't you think screen real-estate is the single most important thing when using a piano app. If that isn't most annoying, you can't even play the lower four octaves. That means any key below middle C can't be played. Contact me if I'm missing the point on this app, I'd gladly change the review. -Alex ### 5/5 — Very good! *2011-04-01, version 1.0.1* I like it! ### 2/5 — Logo looks like the Enron logo. lol *2011-04-01, version 1.0.1* UI is probably as best as you can do on such a small screen. ### 3/5 — Needs to be smoother *2011-03-19, version 1.0* It's a little off in timing between the chords and the melody. Needs to be more responsive so I can play just ahead Instead of a little behind. A tad bit more fluency in the arpeggiator is needed also. It comes out a bit too rough Needs a lighter touch and feel. Great start though. ## Frequently asked questions about PianoAngel ### What is PianoAngel? PianoAngel is a music app designed to make playing the piano accessible and enjoyable for everyone. It allows users to play, improvise, and even compose music with simplified controls and realistic sounds. ### Is PianoAngel suitable for beginners? Yes, PianoAngel is specifically designed for people who don't know how to play the piano. It offers simplified chord and melody lead sheets that allow users to play beautifully even without prior experience. ### Can I record my music with PianoAngel? Yes, version 1.1 of PianoAngel allows you to record your songs as M4A audio files. These recordings can be fetched via iTunes file sharing or sent via email, and can also be uploaded to SoundCloud. ### Does PianoAngel support MIDI? Yes, PianoAngel supports CoreMIDI for sending and receiving MIDI data, requiring iOS 4.2 or later. This feature allows for greater integration with other music hardware and software. ### What devices is PianoAngel compatible with? PianoAngel is available on iPad for a larger screen experience. Future updates are planned for compatibility with older iPhone and iPod Touch models, though with reduced audio quality. ### How often is PianoAngel updated? The app was last updated on April 5, 2011, to version 1.1. Updates are planned, with version 1.2 expected to include new features like microphone input for recording voice or instruments. ### What are the key features of PianoAngel? Key features include realistic piano sound, customizable chord presets, adjustable key transposition, auto chord playing mode, and the ability to record songs as audio files. ### What is the age rating for PianoAngel? PianoAngel has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and users of all ages. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.1 — 2011-04-05 Version 1.1 - The first feature update for PianoAngel! * Record playing to M4A audio file * Fetch recording via iTunes file sharing or sent via email * Upload recording to SoundCloud * CoreMidi support for sending/receiving MIDI (require iOS >= 4.2) * Replaced "Overall Volume" setting by "Volume Boost" which default is minimum and ineffective when headphone is plugged in (to avoid audio distortion) * Fixed pixelized text in main screen on iPad * Improved piano samples again for a more smoothed sound. Earlier 1.0.1 bugfix update: * Fixed bug causing crash when deleting song setting entry. * Removed audible noise which occurs when note is repeatedly played. * Generated song entry by duplicating song will be loaded automatically. * Playing melody by pressing and holding buttons will not delay the sound. * Replaced piano samples to a new set which is more balanced and smoothed. * Only one pair of octave buttons is kept and ineffective octave buttons will be hidden to avoid confusion. * Glissando can be done on melody keys by swiping over melody keys (Panning on melody keys is not available anymore as a tradeoff, please make use of octave buttons instead) * Made the area of small buttons larger for easier access [Upcoming] Version 1.2 update, including the following features, is on the way! - Recording your singing from microphone input along with piano! - MIDI Receive Fix for occasional note loss from MIDI sequencer - Improved auto playing chord note sequence - Support for earlier iOS models (with reduced audio quality) (iPhone 3G/iPod Touch 2th Gen or earlier) Other new features in progress: - Chord sequence looping (in a simple way!) ----- === YOUR FEEDBACK IS INVALUABLE === Please feel free to give us any feedback or suggestions which are very invaluable for us and very feedback will be seriously reviewed as a great reference of improvement. Since AppStore review doesn't allow 2-way communication, you can contact us through: - Our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/PianoAngelApp - Email contact: bw.innovation.tw@gmail.com - Our official blog: http://bwinnovationtw.blogspot.com Nevertheless, please do not hesitate to *** give us your 5-star ratings *** which would be a great motivation to make it an app even better than best! :) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*